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On-air live

The collective driving the signal

Our physical makerspace and streaming broadcast facility is anchored on the Santa Cruz coast, uniting independent music, streetwear production, and interactive visual projection under one collaborative roof.

On-air live

Low-tide frequencies

100%

independent broadcast

24/7

creative output

3

resident visionaries

Close-up portrait of Thug Shells performing in a dark room under high-contrast safety orange neon lighting, wide-angle lens.
Close-up portrait of Thug Shells performing in a dark room under high-contrast safety orange neon lighting, wide-angle lens.
Close-up of Vamps tweaking analog synthesizers in a dark studio illuminated by glowing ocean teal lasers and neon strobes.
Close-up of Vamps tweaking analog synthesizers in a dark studio illuminated by glowing ocean teal lasers and neon strobes.
Close-up of Maximus Makes operating a screen-printing press in a dark makerspace with safety orange ink and glowing UV light.
Close-up of Maximus Makes operating a screen-printing press in a dark makerspace with safety orange ink and glowing UV light.
The residents

Three distinct creators

We are an independent crew of local artists, music producers, and builders rooted in the surf, hip hop, and dark rave subcultures of Santa Cruz.

Thug Shells

Vamps

Maximus Makes

Driving the low-tide frequencies with heavy bass and rapid-fire flows live from our coastal warehouse broadcast booth, connecting local sound to global listeners.

Synthesizing dark rave aesthetics with analog music production, crafting immersive sonic landscapes and deep coastal grooves live from the warehouse floor.

Building custom physical gear, pulling fresh screen prints for independent streetwear lines, and calibrating interactive projection mapping rigs for live events.

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We keep the screen printing presses hot, the lasers calibrated, and the broadcast signal live. Apply now to secure your spot in our creative warehouse.